Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat, Banarhat
Sakoyajhora-I is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Banarhat Panchayat Samiti and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad. Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dakshin Sakojhora, Gairkata (Ct), and Gayerkata Tea Garden (D). It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Sakojhora |
| 2 | Gairkata (Ct) |
| 3 | Gayerkata Tea Garden (D) |
| 4 | Pradhanpara |
| 5 | Sajnapara |
| 6 | Sakojhora (D) |
| 7 | Uttar Dangapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Banarhat Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat
Where is Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat located?
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It falls under the Banarhat Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat: Dakshin Sakojhora, Gairkata (Ct), Gayerkata Tea Garden (D), Pradhanpara, Sajnapara, Sakojhora (D), and Uttar Dangapara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat comes under Banarhat Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jalpaiguri district.
Which District Panchayat does Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat come under?
Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Banarhat Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jalpaiguri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat?
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat do?
Sakoyajhora-I Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.